Staff additions for Outpatient PT clinc

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Dear Group,

My small outpatient clinic is growing in volume from an avg of 50 visits /

wk last year to 70 so far this year and over 80 the last few weeks. I am

tiring of working 12 hour days and have brought in a very good per diem PT 2

days a week and an experienced aide (brings patients back, cleans tables,

and manages laundry.). Would I be better off increasing the number of days

the PT works or to bring in a PTA that I could get for less money? I

emphasize quality manual therapy and giving each patient significant

attention. Are there many of you out there who do not use PTAs?

Any suggesions for a brand and source of good HI / LO manual treatment

tables?

Thanks,

Kai Pedersen PT

Owner, South Mountain Physical Therapy, LLC

Wernersville, PA